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Judge’s ruling leads Curry County to revise board order on sheriff cooperation
Summary
A judge’s recent declaratory ruling prompted the Curry County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 5 to move forward with a revised board order clarifying records and property access while removing any requirement that the sheriff attend public meetings. Commissioners directed county counsel to seek documents and warned contempt filings are available if the sheriff does not comply.
A Curry County judge’s ruling has pushed the Board of Commissioners to revise a standing board order that governs records and cooperation with the county sheriff.
The board discussed a proposed order that would repeal and replace board orders 23 5 10 and 23 6 19 to reflect Judge Stone’s findings. The judge awarded the county on multiple numbered items in the original order but removed the requirement that the sheriff attend board meetings, and advised the board to include guardrails protecting legally privileged or otherwise exempt material. "Promptly make available all records, information, and supporting documents to county legal counsel and the board upon request…
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